No. 15,587 in Korean
보금자리다
"보금자리다" means "to settle down in a cozy or safe place."
In a sentence
이 집은 참 따뜻하고 아늑해서 보금자리입니다.
This house is warm and cozy, making it a perfect nest.
In this sentence, '보금자리' is used metaphorically to describe a cozy and safe home environment, emphasizing its quality as a comforting place.
도시 외곽에 작은 보금자리를 마련하고 싶어요.
I want to establish a small nest on the outskirts of the city.
Here, '보금자리' refers to a physical home or dwelling that provides a sense of personal space and shelter.
많은 새들이 나무에 보금자리를 만들고 있어요.
Many birds are building their nests in the trees.
In this context, '보금자리' directly denotes a nest where a bird resides, exemplifying its literal natural usage.
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